Chapter 11 Nutrition During Infancy, Childhood &
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Food Jags - correct answer - A brief spree or binge of eating one particular food
- Is not uncommon between preschool-age children (3 - 5)
What is a significant means to Socialization? - correct answer Group Eating
When does a SOLID foundation of healthy eating habits develop? - correct answer
During Preschool-Aged Children (3 - 5 Years)
Help through caregivers and supervision, will set the stage for eating behaviors
throughout childhood
School-Aged Children (5 - 12 years)
- What's important?
- What should you do? - correct answer - Breakfast is particularly important for School-
Aged Children
- Provide a variety of NUTRIENT-dense foods
Ex. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts
- Offer age-appropriate portion size
- LIMIT non-nutritive snacks, juices, and sweetened drinks
Effects of a Junk-Food Diet on Young Students - correct answer - Junk Foods lower IQ
score
(Especially if the diet was poor at age 3)
- Increased risk for Obesity, Heart Disease, and Diabetes
- Increase level of Irritability and Agitation
(Culprits are foods high in Sugar and Sodium
,**The effects of a Junk Food Diet could LAST FOREVER!! Even if the diet improved**
(This is especially true if the diet was poor in the early developmental years)
Adolescence (12 - 18 years)
- What happens? - correct answer - The final growth spurt begins AT PUBERTY
- Eating habit of teens are GREATLY influenced by:
Rapid Growth
Self-Consciousness
Peer Pressure
- Teens Derive a great deal of their energy from:
Snacks
Fast Foods
Eating any kind of food at any time of day
Eating habit of teens are GREATLY influenced by? - correct answer Rapid Growth
Self-Consciousness
Peer Pressure
Teens Derive a great deal of their energy from - correct answer Snacks
Fast Foods
Eating any kind of food at any time of day
Kilocalorie needs for Adolescents - correct answer Moderately Active Males
14 - 18 years
2,400 - 2,800 kcal/day
Moderately Active Females
14 - 18 years
2,000 kcal/day
, Teen Obesity
- How many?
- Cause? - correct answer - About 12.5 Million American Teens are Obese
This is mainly due to:
- Increased intake of Fast Foods
- Drinking Sugary Drinks
(Sodas, Energy Drinks)
- Lack of Physical Activity
Which actions can parents take to prevent poor food choices among adolescents? -
correct answer
Keep fresh fruits and vegetables on hand
Include the adolescent when grocery shopping
Arrange family schedules to eat together at the same time
Which finding is associated with bulimia nervosa? - correct answer Using over-the-
counter laxatives every day
Which manifestations would a person with anorexia nervosa display? - correct answer
Constipation
Amenorrhea
Cold intolerance
Which drugs are effective in the treatment of eating disorders? - correct answer
Fluoxetine
Tranylcypromine
Which statement made by an adolescent female is accurate regarding calcium intake? -
correct answer "I should have the same amount of calcium as boys in my class."
Adolescence Exam study guide 2026/2027 accurate
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Food Jags - correct answer - A brief spree or binge of eating one particular food
- Is not uncommon between preschool-age children (3 - 5)
What is a significant means to Socialization? - correct answer Group Eating
When does a SOLID foundation of healthy eating habits develop? - correct answer
During Preschool-Aged Children (3 - 5 Years)
Help through caregivers and supervision, will set the stage for eating behaviors
throughout childhood
School-Aged Children (5 - 12 years)
- What's important?
- What should you do? - correct answer - Breakfast is particularly important for School-
Aged Children
- Provide a variety of NUTRIENT-dense foods
Ex. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts
- Offer age-appropriate portion size
- LIMIT non-nutritive snacks, juices, and sweetened drinks
Effects of a Junk-Food Diet on Young Students - correct answer - Junk Foods lower IQ
score
(Especially if the diet was poor at age 3)
- Increased risk for Obesity, Heart Disease, and Diabetes
- Increase level of Irritability and Agitation
(Culprits are foods high in Sugar and Sodium
,**The effects of a Junk Food Diet could LAST FOREVER!! Even if the diet improved**
(This is especially true if the diet was poor in the early developmental years)
Adolescence (12 - 18 years)
- What happens? - correct answer - The final growth spurt begins AT PUBERTY
- Eating habit of teens are GREATLY influenced by:
Rapid Growth
Self-Consciousness
Peer Pressure
- Teens Derive a great deal of their energy from:
Snacks
Fast Foods
Eating any kind of food at any time of day
Eating habit of teens are GREATLY influenced by? - correct answer Rapid Growth
Self-Consciousness
Peer Pressure
Teens Derive a great deal of their energy from - correct answer Snacks
Fast Foods
Eating any kind of food at any time of day
Kilocalorie needs for Adolescents - correct answer Moderately Active Males
14 - 18 years
2,400 - 2,800 kcal/day
Moderately Active Females
14 - 18 years
2,000 kcal/day
, Teen Obesity
- How many?
- Cause? - correct answer - About 12.5 Million American Teens are Obese
This is mainly due to:
- Increased intake of Fast Foods
- Drinking Sugary Drinks
(Sodas, Energy Drinks)
- Lack of Physical Activity
Which actions can parents take to prevent poor food choices among adolescents? -
correct answer
Keep fresh fruits and vegetables on hand
Include the adolescent when grocery shopping
Arrange family schedules to eat together at the same time
Which finding is associated with bulimia nervosa? - correct answer Using over-the-
counter laxatives every day
Which manifestations would a person with anorexia nervosa display? - correct answer
Constipation
Amenorrhea
Cold intolerance
Which drugs are effective in the treatment of eating disorders? - correct answer
Fluoxetine
Tranylcypromine
Which statement made by an adolescent female is accurate regarding calcium intake? -
correct answer "I should have the same amount of calcium as boys in my class."
